Building character: Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts great organizations for kids

12:26 PM,
Jun. 6, 2014

Boy Scouts: In this Feb. 8, 2010, file photo, Brenden Paradis, right, and other members of the Boy Scouts of America make a scout sign while reciting the scout law and oath during a proclamation-signing ceremony at Adelup. Pacific Daily News file photo

Written by

Lacee A.C. Martinez
Pacific Daily News

Similar in many ways and yet also very different, the Guam Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, Chamorro District, are two organizations that stretch back decades -- on the island and across the world.

Both teach similar value structures to youths, often teaching through community service and fun opportunities.

During the summer, both organizations usually quiet down, although each will have summer programs for their members that also are open to those interested in joining the groups. ...